News

Voting at Vecinos Annual Meeting

January 31, 2026 0

Vecinos Annual Meeting is February 19 Elections will be held for Vice President, Secretary, and Four Members-at-Large Eligibility to Participate and Vote: Members Must Be Current on Dues to Vote Each member property receives one vote. Members must have been formally admitted to the association according to the Bylaws and [……]

Health

10-Minute Afternoon Boost

January 31, 2026 0

To counteract the midday gloom, consider a brief yoga break. It’s a great way to pause and reset your body and mind, said Elena Cheung, a yoga instructor and yoga teacher trainer in Seattle.  Yoga can also help offset the effects of prolonged sitting.  Before you begin,  sit and take a [……]

Culture

Archaeological Discoveries in 2025

January 31, 2026 0

Last year proved to be remarkable for Mesoamerican archaeology and heritage management, driven by a combination of new technologies, persistent fieldwork, and a bit of serendipity.   Here are the ten most significant, in no particular order. Shedding Light on the Early Maya of Tabasco A significant discovery at the ancient [……]

Health

Regular Sleep Habits Matter

January 31, 2026 0

“How did you sleep?” You might answer that question by weighing how many hours you slept or how often you woke up throughout the night.  But there is a third, often neglected, element of sleep to consider, experts say. It’s the consistency of your sleep schedule. Sleep consistency refers to [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – February 2026

January 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Fight heats up over Royal Caribbean plans for Mahahual water park  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/royal-caribbean-water-park-mahahual/ • Over 88 million visitors: Mexico’s 2025 numbers surge during U.S. government shutdown    https://riviera-maya-news.com/over-88-million-visitors-mexicos-2025-numbers-surge-during-u-s-government-shutdown/2026.html • Sheinbaum’s productive call with Trump: Thursday mañanera recap https://mexiconewsdaily.com/politics/sheinbaum-trump-phone-call-thursdays-mananera-recapped/ • The Formula 1 [……]

Nature and Critters

The “S”-word: A Year Round Reality?

January 31, 2026 0

Scientists warn that we may be entering a new era where sargassum is a year-round reality rather than a seasonal annoyance.  For travelers, this changes the leverage game. You used to pay peak prices in January because you were buying the certainty of no sargassum. Now, you are paying peak [……]

Health

Sunday Puzzle: Supermarket Brands

January 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz      https://www.npr.org/2025/05/25/g-s1-68321/sunday-puzzle I’m going to give you some words. For each one, change one letter to get the brand name of something you might buy at a supermarket.      Ex. BOUNCY (paper towels)  –>  BOUNTY 1. SPRITZ (soft drink) 2. [……]

Akumal Foodie

Tamar-ul-hind – That’s the Tamarind

January 31, 2026 0

Agua fresca, salsa, or  chili-dusted candies that crowd store shelves – that sweet-and-sour tang is etched into our memories. Tamarind is so present in our everyday lives that it feels native to Mexico — yet this curious legume is anything but. Like many other culinary treasures, tamarind reached Mexico thanks [……]